Sixty-Five Plus (65+) offers home-based outreach support and group programs for people 65 years of age and older who have mental health issues or a psychiatric disability.

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The programs provided increase people’s skills and confidence to access services in the community.

The suppor provided is appropriate to each individual's needs and can include:

• information, advice and advocacy;
• referral to, and liaison with specialist services such as therapists, case managers, doctors and government agencies;
• links with local community services such as social groups, day programs, and neighbourhood houses;
• assistance in developing independent living and coping skills, for example managing a budget, using public transport, and planning to meet day-to-day challenges 
• meeting day-to-day challenges; and

• emotional support and practical assistance.

Who can apply?

People 65 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and:

• need support due to their psychiatric disability
• live in the cities of Knox, Maroondah or adjoining areas of the Shire of Yarra Ranges
• are willing to work at developing their independent living skills

• want to make their lives better by developing their social networks.

Who can refer?

Self, family, friends, clinicians, agencies and organisations in consulttion with the individual.